Paul Finebaum critiques Oklahoma's recent performance and past success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
ESPN's Paul Finebaum criticized the Oklahoma Sooners for relying on their historical success amid a disappointing 2-2 start to the season. Finebaum argued that the team's Heisman trophies and national titles will not resolve present issues, especially with a tough schedule ahead. After losing to Georgia, Oklahoma has a bye week to regroup before facing the No. 1 Texas Longhorns in the Red River Rivalry. This game presents a critical opportunity for the Sooners to shift the narrative surrounding the program.
- •Oklahoma started the season ranked in the top-10.
- •Finebaum previously predicted Oklahoma would finish outside the top-25.
- •The Sooners have a tough schedule and lost to Georgia.
- •Oklahoma faces Texas next after a bye week.
- •The Red River Rivalry is crucial for the Sooners' season.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Finebaum believes Oklahoma is living in the past
"Paul Finebaum says Oklahoma's Heisman and national title history won't fix its current issues.
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